as in assistances
something that you do or give for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
We see it as our duty to give succor to those in need.
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Verb
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Redford played Officer Harold Beldon, a gentle embodiment of Death who comforts an elderly woman terrified of dying.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025 -
For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The veteran Gray helped lift her teammates in Tuesday night’s semifinal elimination game against the Indiana Fever, finishing with 17 points, six assists and five stocks (steals + blocks) despite a second-half injury scare.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Julie Hall floored 20 kills, pairing with Madison Blanchet’s 31 assists to guide Central Catholic (10-2) to a 3-0 victory over Lowell.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the inside, the third row of seating is gone in favor of more cargo space, and an area to lie flat with sleeping bags or other nighttime aids.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The law also requires insurance plans to cover the vaccines the state endorses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Unlike Schumer and Jeffries, Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the federal government reached an agreement with Alabama officials last October to address destructive flooding in the predominantly Black Shiloh community, residents thought their calls for help had finally been answered.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, there are still quite a few areas that badly need help.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Skulls retract and flatten as their musculature facilitates more expressive faces.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cuisinart’s air fryer is a multitasking powerhouse that can crisp, bake, and toast all in one, while the 11-piece cookware set facilitates everything from hearty soups to quick sautés.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Succors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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